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Posted on by 3ation 224

In my 30 years development, True = 1 in every language, but NOT in AUTOMATE!

In SQL Server, Boolean true is represented as 1

To our surprise

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Would be actual be false! 

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This is really annoying and I think it is an oversight by the product. 

 

We now have to review all our code again to make sure...  We use SQL Server, and in SQL Boolean is represented as 1.

 

 

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  • manuelstgomes Profile Picture
    manuelstgomes 6,625 on at

    HI @3ation 

     

    If you're comparing a bool value, the ideal way is to use the expression value:

    Screenshot 2020-11-24 at 09.03.49.png

     

    Then you're sure you're comparing with the correct value.

     

    If I have answered your question, please mark your post as Solved.
    If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.

    Cheers
    Manuel

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    3ation 224 on at

    Hi Manuel, We know how to work around it, BUT... When using SQL Connections, you have to say a Boolean field eq 1, in Flow, you have to say Boolean Value is equal True... in all languages I have programmed, the True = 1....  except here... which makes it an interesting issue, if I can not compare Boolean to 1 or 0, the flow checker should flag it! not just accept it and then different behaviour than expected in the applicaiton

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